Sharp Road roundabout construction with centre island curb concreting underway.
On the home stretch at SH2 Lockington / Matahui roads roundabout
It’s been a hive of activity at our State Highway 2 (SH2) Lockington / Matahui roads roundabout site as we near completion and make the most of some very mixed weather conditions. We have now completed the bulk of the work required to make this roundabout operational, with the exception of a few minor tasks. The second coat chipsealing, required to enhance waterproofing of the pavements, will be completed once weather conditions settle.
This is the third of six intersection improvements to be constructed in this phase of the Waihī to Ōmokoroa project.
We want to take a moment to give a big shout out to all those who travelled through the site during that time and gave our workers on the ground a wave, and a smile. It is small gestures like this that make our day!
Work at the fourth roundabout at Sharp Road intersection continues with completion expected by mid-2024. Intersection crashes are the cause of one in four deaths and serious injuries on this section of SH2, and roundabouts and flexible median barrier will significantly reduce the risk of crashes by making it easier for traffic from side roads to access the highway. Roundabouts are being built ahead of the installation of 14km flexible median barrier between Katikati and Ōmokoroa, making SH2 safer for everyone.
Read more about the project here
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